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2023 Toyota Highlander

Platinum AWD

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What the Platinum adds over the L

SpecLPlatinum
Curb weight (maximum)4155 lbs4453 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4155 lbs4453 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5870 lbs5970 lbs
Front headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Second-row headroom39.4 in37.1 in
MPG (city)22 mpg21 mpg
MPG (combined)25 mpg24 mpg
MPG (highway)29 mpg28 mpg
Passenger seating capacity87
Payload capacity1685 lbs1485 lbs
Second-row shoulder room58.7 in58.4 in
Tire sizeP235/65R18P235/55R20
Total interior volume144.5 cu-ft138.9 cu-ft
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation and Hybrid System Indicator (hybrid models only), 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription., 12.3-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only), 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function, Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Ambient interior lighting, Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer, Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish, Cargo area tonneau cover, Chrome interior door handles, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Front and rear mudguards, Heated front seats, Heated second row, Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, High-output LED fog lights, Illuminated front doorsill metal scuff plate, LED projector headlights with Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), auto leveling and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel, Leather-trimmed shift knob and tilt/telescopic leather steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls, One 120V outlet (100W) located on the bottom rear of the center console, Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim, Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper, Rear bumper scuff plate, Rear lower bumper in silver finish, Second-row sunshades, Silver-finish roof rails

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter337.8 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter337.8 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row84.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row48.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row16 cu-ft
Total interior volume138.9 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandToyota Safety Sense / Safety Connect / Service Connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)120 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8 in
Overall height68.1 in
Overall length194.9 in
Overall width76 in
Wheelbase112.2 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2393 cc
Fuel injection systemD-4S
Engine type (full description)2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower265 hp
Torque310 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)21 mpg
MPG (combined)24 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity17.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38.4 in
Second-row headroom37.1 in
Third-row headroom36.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom42 in
Second-row legroom38.7 in
Third-row legroom28 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room59 in
Second-row shoulder room58.4 in
Third-row shoulder room55 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18.7 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP235/55R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.3
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeDirect Shift 8AT

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4453 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4453 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5970 lbs
Payload capacity1485 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialalloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety14 std · 0 opt

  • Backup camera
  • Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on middle of second- and third-row seats
  • 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
  • Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Infotainment10 std · 1 opt

  • Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, and Google Assistant™-enabled devices. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
  • Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
  • Wi-Fi Connect — with AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music™) compatibility. 1-month trial subscription for music services. Up to 30-day or 3 GB trial subscription on Wi-Fi hotspot. 4G network dependent.
  • Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, and Google Assistant™-enabled devices. Allowing you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
  • 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation and Hybrid System Indicator (hybrid models only)
  • 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription.

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

  • Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions; and remote illuminated entry
  • Five USB ports (USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets
  • Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
  • One 120V outlet (100W) located on the bottom rear of the center console
  • Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
  • Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents

Seating4 std · 0 opt

  • Heated front seats
  • Heated second row
  • 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function
  • Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function

Interior14 std · 0 opt

  • Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel
  • 14 cup/bottle holders
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Digital clock
  • Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver

Exterior24 std · 0 opt

  • LED projector headlights
  • Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo
  • Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows
  • Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish
  • Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
  • Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal

Powertrain1 std · 0 opt

  • All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area tonneau cover

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Highlander. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Platinum

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum add over the L?

Against the L, 36 features become standard that the L does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.